We believe in exploring new perspectives. Looking at things differently. Turning structure upside down, back to  front and sideways. Excited by what we might find.

So we think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. Approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset.

Individually we’re great. But as a team we’re unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges.

Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashescreativity. We pursue  a new perspective. And deliver a new kind of ROI.

We blend data, technology and brilliant specialists to: 

• Find new opportunities for our clients
• Scout out newopportunities
• Grow our client business

 Our values

Driven by detail - We’re obsessed with every detail. The insight we gather helps us solve complex challenges and transform our clients’ businesses. It’s our job to know the detail so we can make our clients’ lives better.

The inventive spirit - This spirit is what sets our people apart from others in the industry. Our desire to find, create and develop new approaches and platforms to transform our clients’ businesses is where the magic happens.

Never give up - We’re our clients’ partners. So their goals become our goals. We do everything we can to not just meet those goals, but surpass them.

Our personality

Positive - We look for opportunities and celebrate solutions – we’re the type of people that make things happen.

Straight Talking - We put growth first and focus on the end result. This means keeping it simple and being confident in our insight.

In it together - We’re natural collaborators. We seamlessly work together – with our own brilliant specialists and with our external partners – to deliver better results for our clients.

Team / Department Profile:

The AV team is organically grown, from the Head of Department down to the Senior Execs the majority of the team have been promoted into their role after proving their ability to excel and commit to their client’s needs.  

As an Investment Manager you will be at the heart of this AV team conversing and learning from Associate Directors and Investment Directors (with years of industry experience) as well as forging relationships with your fellow Managers and Execs.  

As this is a communications industry the AV team are big on relationship building and socialising. From a beer in the local on a Friday lunchtime to a Media Owner sponsored curry night out it is actively encouraged that internal and external relationships are forged and maintained.    

So what sets us apart from one of the other AV departments in this industry? The AV team at Zenith is just that, a team not just a department. This not only makes for a great working environment but a really strong team dynamic which in turn has produced some loyal and knowledgeable industry experts who will be able on hand and willing to take you to the next level of your career

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will be passionate about their craft. They should have a genuine hunger to build successful AV communication strategies that challenge the status quo and excite our clients. They should be a fully-rounded and specialist AV media buyer/planner. You will have a strong understating of mathematics. You will continually keep up-to-date with market developments and embrace the new. You take great pride in delivering outstanding work across every campaign and supporting a team to do the same. Core skills should include: 

• Negotiation skills
• Advanced presentation skills
• A proven track record of managing people
• Advanced communication skills – working across the team, within the wider agency, with clients and media owners
• Expert knowledge of BrandOcean/MediaExplorer, TechEdge, Excel and powerpoint 
• Advanced knowledge of the media auditing process – existing relationships with Ebiquity would be an advantage
• Extremely confident with the implementational planning of TV,Video and Cinema 
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and adapt to new challenges
• Detail-oriented
• Creative and open to new ideas with the confidence to challenge briefs.
• Ability to work well with people – within the team, within the wider agency, with clients and media owners of all levels too.

Role: 

• Leading a team of AV buyers to deliver best in class activity across TV, Video and Cinema mediums ensuring all KPIs are delivered.
• Negotiating with various sales house teams to drive added value opportunities for your client
• Meeting all deadlines set by either the AV team, planning team and/or the client - ensuring the team do the same.
• Ensuring all AV administration is completed accurately and in a timely fashion 
• Keeping abreast of changes within the AV marketplace - sharing market intelligence with the AV team.
• Working with the team to ensure that all KPIs and any audit specifics are achieved
• •Building productive relationships with planning teams and the clients (understanding the client’s organisational structure and the market they operate in)
• Using the appropriate systems and technology to get under the skin of audience behaviour and consumption of TV, Video and Cinema.

Relationships:     

• To establish, nurture and build excellent relationships with media owners across all disciplines.
• To cultivate a good working relationship with your Associate Director / Director and team to ensure alignment in delivering client objectives.
• To liaise with planning to ensure a seamless service is delivered back to the client.